Wilson v. United States Elevator Corp.

¶ 1 After Glenn Wilson’s wrist was caught in the doors of an elevator, he sued the manufacturer, appellee United States Elevator Corporation, for injuries. The trial court granted appellee’s motion for summary judgment, finding as a matter of law that it had no continuing duty to notify the owner of the elevator that an improved door closing mechanism had become available years after the elevator had been purchased and installed. On appeal, Wilson asserts error, contending: (1) appellee had a continuing, post-sale duty to notify known purchasers of safety improvements of which it subsequently…